How far is Riverton, UT from Farmington, UT?

The driving distance from Riverton, UT to Farmington, UT is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.21 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.8 mi
51.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.67 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM MDT
Return by in Riverton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverton
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From Riverton
17.6 mi
00h 20m
To Farmington
17.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn uturn onto 12600 South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 12600 South

  4. 4

    Continue on 12300 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 12300 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2721 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 227 North: 200 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 227 North: Farmington

    943 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South 200 West

    2580 ft · 56 sec · South 200 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1230 ft · 32 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverton and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
30.8 mi · 87%
12300 South
1.61 mi · 5%
12600 South
1.56 mi · 4%
South 200 West
0.49 mi · 1%
SR 227 North
0.49 mi · 1%
State Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 20m from Riverton
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Riverton and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Farmington?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Riverton and 17.6 miles from Farmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Riverton and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 31.8 mi (51.18 km).

Riverton

#1 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

City in and county seat of Davis County, Utah, United States

Population25,387
Coordinates40.9805000, -111.8874400
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)
End: Farmington (-111.88744, 40.9805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.25 $10.49
Premium $4.55 $5.64 $11.28
Diesel $5.41 $6.71 $13.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverton and Farmington. The current time is 02:59:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.